Feb 08 2013
Give Time and Honor To Others
I admit I don’t have many friends. I don’t have many because I always thought people just don’t understand me. I have idiosyncrasies that people just can’t stand, nor can they respect me. At least that’s how I felt.
But now I know better – the common denominator is me. I have to ask myself, is it them, or is it me that has to change? Most likely, it’s me. As a human being, my very nature is self-centered. I only want to look out for myself. I’m only interested on what’s best – for me!
Thankfully, Jesus has a different model for me. Jesus forgave, repeatedly. Jesus spent time with others, looking after their needs and hurts. Jesus died for our sins! Jesus sacrificed Himself for the sake of the world.
So, I must be like Jesus. I must show His love for others, spend time with others, and think of others’ needs. I must show grace, even when I think it’s not deserved! I must build deep relationships. That’s what the time spent on this earth for.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
